Accounting Technician #26-074

Job Description

Job Description

As an Accounting Technician with NABSD, you’ll have the exciting and fulfilling opportunity to directly support the Brigade of Midshipmen and help shape our nation’s future leaders. In this role, you'll collaborate across more than 20 diverse departments, from retail and dining to support services and administration, bringing vital financial precision to our mission!

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Automatic Retirement Enrollment, 401(k), Roth 401(k), and 401(k) Loan options; and Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual.

Applications must be submitted by NOON on 13 October, 2026 to be considered for this position.  Resumes have a strict two-page limit; any content beyond page two will not be reviewed.

In order to meet the basic requirement of the Accounting Technician position, NF-0525-03, you must meet one of the following requirements:

1. Possess one (1) year of specialized experience in an Accounting, Financial, or Bookkeeping role that equipped you to perform successfully the duties of this position.; OR
2. five (5) years of education beyond high school; OR
3. three (3) years of general work experience.

You will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) for this position:

1. Experience performing daily Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations.
2. Hands-on experience processing transactions in an ERP/accounting system. Experience using any of the following is preferred: Sage, Oracle NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, Enterprise.
3. Demonstrated ability to accurately perform high-volume numerical data entry with minimal processing errors.
4. Proficiency using Microsoft Suite (MS Excel, MS Word) and Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Drive) to organize financial data and information.
5. Ability to research and resolve AP/AR discrepancies and POS system errors within standard 24–72 hour resolution windows.

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounting Technician reviews and processes various accounting documents including customer and vendor transactions for all organizations within the Business Services Division Accounting Office, in the U.S. Naval Academy’s Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Annapolis, MD. Responsible for the accuracy of accounting information and of the processing of financial documents, the employee organizes accounting transactions, maintains and reconciles accounts, closes accounts and prepares reports and statements, analyzes accounting data, and examines accounts.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Matches all invoices to receiving reports by purchase order number
• Verifies correctness of invoices and credits by comparing to receiving reports and charge back forms
• Prepares invoice apron forms for disbursements and verifies that all information on the forms is correct
• Processes invoices by keying into the accounting system of record
• Processes payments, double checking that the keyed information from the apron forms is correct and making corrections when necessary
• Assists in reviewing credit card reconciliation packages for the NABSD credit card program
• Assist other employees in solving reconciliation problems and provides instructions when necessary
• Maintains accurate vendor information
• Runs monthly reports and verifies accuracy
• Oversees accounting office maintenance issues, such as repairs to copier and postage machines
• Assists with special projects as needed and assigned
• Filing necessary to perform duties
• Performs cashier or teller duties in the absence of other personnel
• Assists the Accounting Officer with various administrative and accounting related tasks
• Will participate in the general administrative routine of the Accounting Department by determining supply needs of personnel and participating in the ordering process
• Assists accounts receivable technician with accounts receivable functions and programs.
• In the absence of the Accounting Officer the incumbent will operate independently. The incumbent is held responsible for accounting functions and programs
• Performs other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance – requires 18 years of age
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required - We are an E-Verify participant
• Probationary period: Full Time employees serve a one-year probationary period.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for Tier 3 Positions
• Reference Checks
• Must be able to understand and communicate in English
• Participation in Direct Deposit
• Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES

Explanation of employment preferences is available on the NABSD Website. No preference is given unless requested and documented. Acceptance or declination of a regular position ends ability to claim preference for spouse or Involuntarily Separated (IVS) applicants. To claim a preference, you must attach the following documents with your employment application and request form:

• NAF RPL (Non-Appropriated Fund Reemployment Priority) : Most recent separation BBA SF50 (or equivalent).
• Military Spouse : most current military member's PCS orders, submit spousal request form – ( Per the CNIC 5300.206b, spouses’ preferential consideration for NAF positions at the NF-3 and below)
• Veteran : Page four (4) of the DD-214

Note: Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, complete a pre-hire health screening, etc. DON is an EEO employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the office that is collecting the applications. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

8-hour shifts, Monday - Friday
Full Time, 40 hours/week